Maria Chapdelaine (1934)
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Synopsis of Maria Chapdelaine
Also known as The Naked Heart, Maria Chapdelaine beautifully supports and sustains French filmmaker Julien Duvivier's gift for "poetic realism." At base, this is a simple 19th century romantic triangle. Canadian lass Madeline Renaud is adored with equal fervor by aristocratic Jean-Pierre Aumont and by crude lumberjack Jean Gabin. Her indecision paves the way for tragedy. Yes, Maria Chapdelaine is a bit old-fashioned in technique and story material, but that fact never stopped Duvivier from turning out a film of genuine merit. Though the 1984 remake, directed by Gilles Carle, is superior to Duvivier's, the earlier film shouldn't be ignored. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Maria Chapdelaine
- Madeleine Renaud - Maria Chapdelaine
- Jean Gabin - Francois Paradis
- André Bacque - Father Chapdelaine
- Thomy Bourdelle - Esdras Chapdelaine
- Emile Genevois - Tit-Be Chapdelaine
- Suzanne Desprès - Mother Chapdelaine
- Jean-Pierre Aumont - Lorenzo Suprenant
- Alexandre Rignault - Eutrope Gagnon
- Daniel Mandaille - Priest
- Van Daele - Doctor
- Director(s):
- Julien Duvivier
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